Duplicate File Detective

Duplicate File Detective by Key Metric Software, LLC. is a powerful tool designed to help users manage and eliminate duplicate files from their systems. The latest version, 7.2.69, offers a robust feature set, including searches across folders, drives, removable storage devices, and network shares. It supports file comparison by contents, ensuring accurate identification through byte-for-byte match confirmation before the deletion process is initiated.

With a manageable file size of 27.6 MB, Duplicate File Detective comes with the convenience of an easy download and installation process. Users can search for this software specifically to "search for duplicate files". This program allows for detected duplicates to be moved to new locations and provides user level reporting, enabling the identification of who owns the duplicate files.

The supported OS ranges from Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, to 11, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. The program files, DFD.exe, and Duplicate File Detective P.exe, make it easy for users to execute the application. Supported extensions include ".dfd", which the software uses for its operations.

In the arena of System Utilities, under the subcategory of File Managers, this shareware solution stands out for efficiency and reliability. The program can "export duplicate search results into HTML, PDF, CSV, and MS Excel file formats," offering versatility in how users can review their data.

Previous versions such as 6.3, 6.2, and 6.0 also provided substantial functionality but with fewer features compared to the latest version. The shareware license indicates that while the program can be downloaded for trial use, full functionality is granted upon purchase.

Pros:

• Comprehensive duplicate file search across various locations
• Accurate byte-for-byte comparison
• User level reporting
• Versatile export options (HTML, PDF, CSV, MS Excel)
• Wide OS compatibility
• Small file size and easy download

Cons:

• Shareware license means the full functionality requires purchase
• Only supports .dfd extensions which limits broader file type support

You may want to check out more software, such as Duplicate File Detector, Duplicate File Finder Plus or XiXi Duplicate File Finder, which might be related to Duplicate File Detective.